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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 182.72 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 182.72 and 81.44 is: 121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 182.72 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/182.72 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 182.72 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 14,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,880.72/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.89

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